What are the responsibilities and job description for the Derivative Operations Specialist position at Korn Ferry?
Korn Ferry is partnered with a global investment management firm that offers a variety of investment strategies seeking an experienced derivative operations specialist to join their team.
JOB DESCRIPTON
The Derivatives Operations Specialist is part of the broader derivatives operations team, with a primary focus on collateral and margin activities for products like swaps, FX forwards, futures, and options.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist with onboarding, custody reports, CSDR penalty analysis, and ad-hoc projects
- Perform daily regulatory portfolio reconciliation and data validation
- Resolve discrepancies and reconcile collateral, transactions, and cash with custodians and brokers
- Manage cash and security movements, ensuring accurate processing
- Partner with global teams in Los Angeles and London to support derivatives operations
- Oversee daily margin activities, including issuing, validating, and responding to margin calls
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
- Ability to work onsite 5 days a week in Boston
- 3 years of hands-on experience or asset management
- Knowledge of futures, FX forwards, and swaps, including lifecycle events and calculations
- Familiarity with Bloomberg, triOptima, and Excel preferred
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Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
